Category Archives: oysters and wine

Muscadet Meets European Flats or They Took My Oysters

Posted on September 10, 2007 by

I went down to our local seafood supplier on the weekend to pick up some oysters to take to a backyard party. For the first time in months, they had European Flats in stock. European flats are my favorites (Susan’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Hog Island Oyster Lover’s Cookbook

Posted on June 2, 2007 by

Oyster lovers rejoice. There is a new book on the market that you should rush out to buy. Not next week, not even tomorrow – go and buy this book right now. Written by Jairemaire Pomo, The Hog Island Oyster … Continue reading →

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The Great Champagne Flute Caper

Posted on January 30, 2007 by

The plan was simple. A few dozen oysters, some champagne, bury our noses in couple of good novels – a much deserved, lazy Saturday afternoon. Simple, really simple. Frank volunteered to do battle with the holiday traffic and forage for … Continue reading →

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Quirky Champagne Corkers

Posted on November 21, 2006 by

by Frank The Australians have taken the alternate stopper gone too far! Crown caps on Champagne? The same crown caps that are on your six pack of Bud or Coors on a bottle of Cristal? Has the world gone mad? … Continue reading →

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